Enhancing the use of Web 2.0 Technologies in Higher Education: Students’ and Lectures’ Views

Authors

Razep Echeng, University of the West of Scotland
Abel Usoro, University of the West of Scotland

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Learning quality enhancement with Web 2.0 tools needs good implementation framework and lessons from best practice. However, there is not much research on what constitutes best practice in the implementation of Web 2.0 in learning activities. This research seeks to fill this gap by seeking the views of students and lecturers on increased adoption of Web 2.0 social tools in learning activities. The research reports on the quantitative and qualitative study carried out in UK. This research reveals that improved learning experience with the use of Web 2.0 tools in higher education is positively related to perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, prior knowledge, motivation to use, social factors, facilitating condition and performance expectancy.

Recommended Citation

Echeng, Razep and Usoro, Abel (2016) "Enhancing the use of Web 2.0 Technologies in Higher Education: Students’ and Lectures’ Views," Journal of International Technology and Information Management: Vol. 25: Iss. 1, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58729/1941-6679.1254
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/jitim/vol25/iss1/6